Democrats In Session At Kansas City July Fourth
The Democratic national convention opened amid grand displays and crowd fervor in Kansas City. The day featured demonstrations for Bryan and Hill, formal organization, speeches by Gov Thomas and James Richardson, and a heated push over 16 to 1 coinage while preparing the platform and committee reports.
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Kansas City
William J. Bryan
David B. Hill
Gov. Thomas
Colorado
James D. Richardson
Jones
Dixie
America
John Waltermith
Maryland
New York
Croker
Murphy
van Wyok
Daniela
Virginia
Arthur Sewall
Maine
Senator White
California
Massachusetts
Geo. F. Williams
Gov. McMillan
Tennessee
Richardson
Beckham
Blackburn
McCreary
Hill
Croker-Murphy
Mississippi
Fred Lady
Mra. Wrown
Mra
J. N. Cohen
Lake City
Colo
Ponses Tae
Tormant
Bryan
Hampton
Mr. Croker
Tammany
Niagara
van Wyck
Platform Committee
Chicago
Bryan Address Sparks Democratic Unity at Convention
In a dramatic speech, William J. Bryan of Nebraska advocates bi met al lism and an American canal while denouncing Republican faults on Mon roe doctrine civil service and imperial policies. The crowd reacted with rousing support as delegates rallied around the anti imperialist, pro reform message amid chaotic floor scenes and a postponed adjournment.
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America
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Arizona
New México
Oklahoma
Republican Party
Union
Congress
Porto Rico
Washington
United States
Democratic Party
Republic
Republican Congress
Philippine Islands
Cuba
Isthmian Canal
Pompey
William J. Bryan
Nebraska
Richardson
Night session dazzles at convention in Kansas City
The night session of the convention featured brilliancy and beauty as the vast auditorium shone with arc lights. Spectators filled seats hours before the call to order, with Irman Thomas rapping the gathering to order amid a still incomplete delegate turnout and Senator Mill missing.
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Kansas City
Vuet
Irman Thomas
Mill
Credentials Contest Seates Clark Delegation From Montana
Kansas City July 4 The credentials committee met at the Kansas City club and Edward Gray of Texas was chosen chairman. The district of Columbia was heard briefly and both delegations admitted with half a vote each. Indian Territory testimony followed with a brief hearing and half votes assigned. Montana case led to ratification and the Clark delegation was seated without division while Vilahoma contestants were not detailed.
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Altgeld
Illinois
Sulzer
New York
Mark Hanna
Democracy
Hill
California
Senator Hill
Committee On Rules
Gov. Altgeld
Committee On Credentials
Mark Cohn
P. E. McCabe
Clark
Montana
Oklahoma
Murray van Diver
Maryland
District of Columbia
van Diver
Thomas
Committee
Richardson
Tennessee
McCreary
Kentucky
Daniel Campau
Michigan
Phelan
San Francisco
United States
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Republic
Senate
House of Representatives
Congress
Forest
Mahoney
Bryan Democracy
New York State
Credential Committee
Croker
Murphy
van Wyck
Kansas City
Kansas City Club
Edward Gray
Texas
Indian Territory
Gray
National Committee
Mite
Candidacy For Second Place Meets With Favor
In Kansas City on July 4 the vice presidential scene shows Stevenson favored as a possible solution. Indiana delegates push Shiveley briefly but he denies candidacy. Hill denies Bryan platform nomination. Towne Sulzer retain interest. Kellar gains New York support. Tonight the vice presidency leans toward Stevenson with doubt lingering.
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Kansas City
Stevenson
Indiana
Shiveley
Friends
Hill
Bryan
Towne
Sulzer
New York
John W. Kellar
Senator Hill Bypasses Convention Hall Tonight in Kansas City
Senator Hill stayed in his room receiving delegations while a close vote on the silver plank raged in committee on resolutions. General Sinclair of West Virginia reported the fight would be decided by a narrow margin. Massachusetts Democrats telegrammed that George Fred Williams misrepresented their views and backed Hill on conservatism.
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Kansas
City
Senator Hill
General Sinclair
West Virginia
Committee On Resolutions
Massachusetts
George Fred Williams
Total British Casualties in South Africa War
London July 3 The War Office released a casualty tally for Britain in South Africa since the war began. Total casualties exclude sick and wounded at 29 706 with 264 killed in action and 2 403 missing and presumed dead. Disease deaths include 133 officers and 404 other ranks. Destroyed or deserted home casualties numbered 844 officers and 15 433 other ranks.
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London
War Office
South Africa
Prime Highlands residences for sale by T H Elliott
We offer strictly first class residences in the Highlands and other choice locations with unusually favorable purchase terms. T H Elliott invites interested buyers to obtain full information. Small farm to let on the electrics line.
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Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900 Advertising
An illustrated prospectus for Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900 offers weekly photographic reproductions of the fair’s marvels. Published in twenty parts, each sixteent views, totaling 520 images in a 9 by 12 inch volume. Subscriptions cost ten cents weekly or two dollars for the full set. New Century Company, New York.
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Wee New Century. Company
Pur Avenuee
New York
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsement from Lowell Resident
Mrs Margaret Monnahan of 16 Albion street testifies to the great merit of Doans Kidney Pills and Doans Ointment. Her father has used 8 or 10 boxes and finds relief remarkable for his age. Pills were obtained at Ellingwood Co drug store Merrimack and Central streets. Sold for 50 cents a box by all dealers. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. Remember the name Doan s. For sale by Carter Sherburne.
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Doan
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster - Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Jdoan’s
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